success story
noun
1
: a story of a person who rises to fortune, acclaim, or brilliant achievement
In the world of finance, his is a great success story.
2
: someone or something that has achieved a goal
I am one of the diet clinic's success stories.
3
: someone or something that has achieved wealth, respect, or fame
That company is one of this area's biggest success stories.
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Ocleppo cites confectionary manufacturer Ferrero as a good example of an Italian company that turned a brilliant product idea into a global success story.
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Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The success story Folarin Balogun has been the biggest attacking star.
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Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
By the mid-20th century, Eder Flag had become a Midwestern success story—built on manufacturing, craftsmanship, and family ownership.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
But Malepeai’s case became a success story.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The success story Folarin Balogun has been the biggest attacking star.
—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
By the mid-20th century, Eder Flag had become a Midwestern success story—built on manufacturing, craftsmanship, and family ownership.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
But Malepeai’s case became a success story.
—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for success story
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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